On Thursday, May 26, U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King joined Director of NAMM Public Affairs and Government Relations Mary Luehrsen for an exclusive, LIVE webcast to discuss the new federal education law (ESSA) and its goals for all children to receive a well-rounded education.

NAMM members and musician Bernie Williams participated in a Day of Service, as part of the 2016 NAMM Music Education Advocacy D.C. Fly-In, by coaching students and making music at Friendship Technology Preparatory Academy.

Recreational Music Making (RMM) at Summer NAMM is a chance for business leaders and the Nashville community to share music-making tips and tricks, and to experience the joy and benefits of making music.

Annual Global Celebration Featuring More Than 3,000 Free, Outdoor Musical Events Spotlights the Importance of Music and its Key Role in Building and Bridging Communities through Performance and Enjoyment

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 118 schools across the nation with the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA), honoring individual schools that have demonstrated strong support for and commitment to music education.

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 476 school districts across the United States as among the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME), out of the nation’s 13,515 school districts. Now in its 17th year, BCME recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who work together to ensure access to music learning for all students as part of the school curriculum.

Community Spotlight

Music education is an essential component of educating the whole child. Our music programs strive to introduce a variety of art forms for students to explore. Students are encouraged to express their creativity and engage their minds under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Sensor. We are honored to be the recipients of this prestigious award. We truly appreciate the support we have received from our school community to make this goal a reality for our students.

- Wendy Benton, DuBois Area Middle School Principal, DuBois Area Middle School, We Are CentralPA.com, April 9, 2014

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